Monday 22 June 2026 - 10:11
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Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to undertake his first official overseas visit since assuming office, marking an important step in the country's efforts to strengthen economic partnerships and expand employment opportunities for its citizens. The six-day diplomatic mission will take the prime minister to Malaysia......
The European Union is reportedly preparing to introduce new tariffs on Chinese-made plug-in hybrid vehicles as part of its broader effort to address concerns over trade imbalances and competition within the automotive sector. According to reports, the European Commission is considering countervailing duties on hybrid vehicles produced by......
A group of early investors in artificial intelligence startup Manus is reportedly exploring a plan to repurchase the company from Meta in a transaction valued at approximately $2 billion. The development highlights the intense competition and strategic maneuvering currently shaping the global AI industry. According to reports, the investors......
China has announced a set of new policy measures aimed at accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence into the country’s consumer economy, covering both products and services. According to the Ministry of Commerce, the initiative includes 17 targeted measures designed to expand the use of AI technologies in everyday life.......
Major Asian energy companies PetroChina and Indian Oil Corporation have reportedly failed to secure very large crude carriers (VLCCs) to transport Iraqi Basrah crude for late June loading, according to industry and shipping sources, highlighting tightening conditions in global oil shipping markets. The difficulties come as state-owned energy......
China’s deepening trade relationship with Africa is accelerating the international use of the yuan, as tariff removals and expanding commercial exchanges reshape financial flows between the two regions. In a major policy shift, China recently eliminated tariffs on imports from 53 African countries, a move aimed at strengthening economic......
China’s market regulator has released draft rules aimed at tightening control over subsidy practices in the country’s highly competitive food delivery sector, as authorities move to address intensifying price wars among major platforms. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said the proposed measures are designed......
China has announced new measures aimed at strengthening its technology sector by supporting initial public offerings (IPOs) for startups operating in “future industries,” including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, nuclear fusion, and brain-computer interface technologies. The move is part of a broader strategy by Chinese......
China has vowed to take what it described as “resolute countermeasures” following the launch of a new Taiwanese website designed to collect information from individuals in mainland China, escalating already tense relations between Beijing and Taipei. The website, reportedly established by Taiwan’s National Security Bureau......
The resumption of international exchanges is gaining momentum in China. Since the beginning of the year, Beijing has surpassed the threshold of 10 million international entries and exits, achieving this milestone more than two weeks ahead of last year's pace. This progress illustrates the impact of measures implemented by Chinese authorities......
Taiwan has introduced a new online platform aimed at encouraging Chinese citizens who “share democratic values” to provide confidential information about mainland China, in a move that reflects rising geopolitical tensions across the Taiwan Strait. The initiative, launched by Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB), includes......
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day official visit, marking his first trip to China since assuming the presidency earlier this year. The visit highlights the importance of relations between the two neighboring countries at a time of significant political and economic challenges for Myanmar. The visit......
Taiwan has launched a new online platform aimed at encouraging Chinese citizens to provide intelligence-related information, marking the latest development in the long-standing rivalry between Taipei and Beijing. The initiative, announced by Taiwan's National Security Bureau, is designed to offer what authorities describe as a secure......
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